Likely teak; alternatives include genuine mahogany or sapele
Tectona grandis · Hardwood; exotic/tropical
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; exotic/tropical
- Origin
- Native to South and Southeast Asia; widely plantation-grown in Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Thailand, and parts of Africa and Latin America.
- Hardness
- 1,070 lbf Janka; Medium
- Durability
- Very Durable; heartwood has strong resistance to decay, weathering, and many insects.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight, coarse, and slightly interlocked, with prominent elongated pores and mild ribbon figure; appears flat-sawn or plain-sawn.
Color & Appearance
Warm golden brown to medium reddish brown with darker streaking and a subdued oily luster. Teak commonly darkens slightly, then develops a silver-gray surface if exposed unfinished outdoors.
Hardness (Janka)
1,070 lbf Janka; Medium
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable; heartwood has strong resistance to decay, weathering, and many insects.
Value & Age
Approximately $12–$30 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried stock; premium old-growth or figured material may cost more.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be reliably determined from the photograph; the clean surfaces show little evidence of significant age or patina.
Common Uses
Outdoor furniture, boat building, flooring, doors, cabinetry, benches, turning, and veneer.
Geographic Origin
Native to South and Southeast Asia; widely plantation-grown in Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Thailand, and parts of Africa and Latin America.
Workability
Generally machines well, though silica and natural oils can dull tools; interlocked grain may tear out. Pre-drilling is advisable, and gluing requires clean, freshly prepared surfaces.
Finish Recommendations
Sand carefully and wipe with solvent before gluing or finishing. Teak oil, penetrating oil, varnish, lacquer, or polyurethane can work; unfinished surfaces weather gray.
Notable Features
Naturally oily, dimensionally stable, coarse-textured, and commonly displays dark mineral streaks; distinctive mild leather-like scent when freshly worked.